SAFETY INFORMATION
SYMBOL MEANING
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAYWARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the operating area.
• HOT SURFACEWARNING: Do not touch a hot engine. These parts get extremely hot from operation and may cause severe burns. When the unit is turned off, the engine will remain hot for a short time.
• BLOWERS – ROTATING IMPELLER BLADES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURYWARNING: Stop the engine and allow the impeller to stop before installing or changing tubes, or before cleaning or performing any maintenance.
| *WARNING: DO NOT USE E85 FUEL IN THIS UNIT. | + |
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It has been proven that fuel containing greater than 10% ethanol will likely |
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| WARNING: Gasoline is extremely flammable. Ignited vapors may |
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| explode. Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the | UNLEADED GAS* | ||
| fuel tank. Do not smoke while filling the tank. Keep sparks and open | |||
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| flames at a distance from the area. | 1 GALLON US | 3.2 FL. OZ. | |
| (3.8 LITERS) | (95 ml) | |
| WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury from fuel spray. | 1 LITER | 25 ml | |
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| Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place. | MIXING RATIO - 40:1 | ||
WARNING: Add fuel in a clean, well ventilated outdoor area. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately. Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.
WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, stop the engine and allow the impeller to stop before attaching or removing tubes.
WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury or damage to the unit, make sure the blower tubes, or vacuum tubes and the vacuum bag, are in place before you operate the unit.
WARNING: Operate this unit only in a
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 12). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting.
Blower Outlet | Bump |
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Upper |
Blower Tube |
To avoid serious personal injury, make sure that the blower tube is locked in place.
1.Align the bump on the end of the upper blower tube with the bump slot on the bottom end of the blower outlet (Fig. 1).
2.Insert the upper blower tube into the blower outlet (Fig. 1).3.Twist the upper blower tube clockwise until it locks into place (Fig. 1).Installing the Lower Blower Tube1.Align the bump slot on the top end of the lower blower tube with the bump on the end of the upper blower tube (Fig. 2).
2.Place the lower blower tube onto the upper blower tube (Fig. 2).3.Twist the lower blower tube clockwise until tight (Fig. 2).VACUUM ASSEMBLYRemoving the Upper Blower Tube1. | Hold the unit firmly. |
2. | Insert a flathead screwdriver into the tube |
Upper |
Blower |
Tube |
Bump
Fig. 1
Tube Lock
Blower Outlet
Upper Blower Tube
Fig. 3
Lower |
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Blower |
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Tube | Bump |
| Bump |
| Slot |
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Impeller | Door Lock Tab |
Door |
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Fig. 4
NOTE: When starting the unit, make sure it is not directed at bystanders or loose debris.
1.Mix gas with oil. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel/oil mixture. See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 10).
2.Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly. Some amount of fuel should be visible in the primer bulb (Fig. 11). If fuel cannot be seen in the bulb, press and release the bulb until fuel is visible.
3.Move the choke lever to Position 1 (Fig. 11).NOTE: The unit should be started in idle. Do not squeeze the trigger until step 8 (Fig. 10).
4.Do not squeeze the trigger. Place the unit on a firm, flat surface. Crouch in the starting position and hold the unit firmly (Fig. 12).
5.Do not squeeze the trigger. Pull the starter rope out until some resistance is felt. This is usually around
7.Do not squeeze the trigger. Pull the starter rope
Cruise | On/Off Switch |
Control | Trigger |
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Fig. 10
Choke Lever
Primer Bulb
Fig. 11
| lock. Twist the screwdriver counterclockwise |
| 1/4 turn and hold (Fig. 3). |
3. | Grasp the upper blower tube and twist it |
| counterclockwise (Fig. 3). |
4. | Pull the upper blower tube from the blower |
| outlet. |
Impeller
Lock Tabs
Fig. 5
Upper Vacuum Tube
Fig. 6
8. Squeeze and hold the trigger, or press down the cruise control (Fig. 10), and allow | Starting Position | |
| the engine to warm up for 30 to 60 seconds. |
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9. Continue to squeeze the trigger. Move the choke lever to Position 3 (Fig. 11). | Starter Rope | |
10. Continue to squeeze the trigger. Continue warming the engine for an additional | ||
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| 60 seconds. The unit is now ready for use. | ||
| IF... The engine does not start, go back to step 2. |
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IF... The engine fails to start after 2 attempts, move the choke lever to Position 3, |
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squeeze the trigger, and pull the starter rope |
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| motion. The engine should start. If not, repeat. | Fig. 12 |
2.Grasp the lower blower tube and twist it counterclockwise until the lower blower tube unlocks from the upper blower tube.
3.Remove the lower blower tube from the upper blower tube.Installing the Vacuum Tubes1. Locate the hole in the impeller door. The door lock tab is recessed in the hole toward the front of the blower (Fig. 4). Insert a flat head screwdriver, into the hole and press the door lock tab in and lift the door to release the lock.
2.While holding the impeller door open, align the upper vacuum tube's three (3)slots with the impeller intake’s three (3) lock tabs (Fig. 5). Insert the upper vacuum
tube into the impeller intake and twist the upper vacuum tube clockwise with both 
hands until the lock tabs snap into place (Fig. 6).
3. Align the arrow on the lower vacuum tube with the arrow on the upper vacuum tube (Fig. 7).
NOTE: The arrows must align properly to install the vacuum tubes correctly.4. Grasp the lower vacuum tube firmly with both hands and push the lower vacuum tube into the upper vacuum tube. Turn the lower vacuum tube clockwise until it snaps into place and locks. The dot on the lower tube aligns with the dot on the upper tube when properly assembled.
NOTE: Use both hands during this assembly to fit the parts together tightly.NOTE: The flat area on the upper vacuum tube should face the handle when installed 
correctly.
1. While facing the front of the unit, hold the keyed end of the vacuum elbow in the left hand and the flared end in the right hand. Align the lock tabs on the keyed end with the lock tabs on the blower outlet. (Fig. 8)
2. Insert the vacuum elbow into the blower and turn clockwise until it locks into place. (Fig. 8)
Inserting the Vacuum Elbow into the Bag1.Locate the small opening in the vacuum bag. Insert the flared end of the vacuum elbow approximately 4 in. inside the small opening. (Fig. 9)
Upper | Lower |
Vacuum Tube | Vacuum Tube |
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Blower |
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Outlet |
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Vacuum
Elbow 
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| Cinch Strap |
| Vacuum |
| Bag |
| 4 in. |
Vacuum | (10.2 cm) |
Elbow |
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2.Press and hold the On/Off switch in the OFF (O) position until the engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 10).
IF USING THE OPTIONAL ELECTRIC STARTER OR POWER START BIT™ ACCESSORYNOTE: This Unit Can Use an Electric Start or Power Start Bit™ Optional Accessory!
Please refer to the Electric Starter or Power Start Bit™ operator’s manual for proper use of this feature. (Items Sold Separately! Please refer to page 4 of this manual about purchasing these accessories.)
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: When starting the unit, make sure it is not directed at bystanders or loose debris.
1.Mix gas with oil. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel/oil mixture. See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions. NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 10).
2.Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly. Some amount of fuel should be visible in the primer bulb (Fig. 11). If fuel cannot be seen in the bulb, press and release the bulb until fuel is visible.
3.Move the choke lever to Position 1 (Fig. 11).
NOTE: The unit should be started in idle. Do not squeeze the trigger until step 10 (Fig. 10).
4. | Do not squeeze the trigger. Place the unit on a firm, flat surface. Crouch in the starting position and hold the unit |
| firmly (Fig. 12). |
5. | Do not squeeze the trigger. Insert the electric starter or Power Start Bit™ into the side of the unit (Fig. 22). Refer to the |
| Operation section of the electric starter or Power Start Bit™ operator’s manual. |
6. | Do not squeeze the trigger. Press and hold the electric starter or drill’s ON (I) button for 2 seconds. |
7. | Do not squeeze the trigger. Move the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 11). |
8. | Do not squeeze the trigger. Press and hold the electric starter or drill’s ON (I) button for |
| the unit starts. |
9. | Do not squeeze the trigger. Remove the electric starter or drill from the unit. |
10. Squeeze and hold the trigger, or press down the cruise control (Fig. 10), and allow the engine to warm up for 30 to | |
2.Pull the end of the cinch strap to secure the small opening of the bag around the vacuum elbow. Tighten the cinch strap so that the bag has limited movement along the elbow, but will not slip off the flared end.
OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION
OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONSCAUTION: For proper engine operation and maximum reliability, pay strict attention to the oil and fuel mixing instructions on the
Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main reasons for the unit not running properly. Be sure to use fresh, clean unleaded fuel. Follow the instructions carefully for the proper fuel/oil mixture.
Definition of Blended FuelsToday's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxygenates such as ethanol, methanol, or MTBE (ether). Alcohol- blended fuel absorbs water. As little as 1% water in the fuel can make fuel and oil separate. It forms acids when stored. When using
If you choose to use a blended fuel, or its use is unavoidable, follow recommended precautions:
•Always use the fresh fuel mix explained in your operator's manual•Use the fuel additiveThe bottle of
Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of
NOTE: One gallon (3.8 liters) of unleaded gasoline mixed with one 3.2 oz. (95 ml) bottle of
NOTE: Dispose of the old fuel/oil mix in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
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11. Continue to squeeze the trigger. Move the choke lever to Position 3 (Fig. 11). |
12. Continue to squeeze the trigger. Continue warming the engine for an additional 60 seconds. The unit is now |
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IF... The engine does not start, go back to step 2.
IF... The engine fails to start after 2 attempts, move the choke lever to Position 3 and squeeze the trigger. Press and hold the electric starter or drill ON (I) button for
IF WARM... If the engine is already warm, go back to step 7.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Release the trigger or raise the cruise control to idle the engine.
2.Press and hold the On/Off switch in the OFF (O) position until the engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 10).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSWARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, wear goggles or safety glasses at all times when operating this unit. Wear a face mask or dust mask in dusty locations.
WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury or damage to the unit, make sure the blower tubes, or vacuum tubes and the vacuum bag, are in place before you operate the unit.
HOLDING THE BLOWER / VACUUMBefore operating the unit, stand in the operating position. Check for the following:
•Operator is wearing proper clothing, such as boots, safety glasses or goggles, ear/hearing protection, gloves, long pants and long sleeve shirt
| • The unit is in good working condition | Cruise | |
| • The tubes and guards are in place and secure | Control | |
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| USING THE CRUISE CONTROL | ||
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| 1. Once the engine has started and warmed up, squeeze the trigger to accelerate |
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| the unit as needed (Fig. 13). |
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2. For longer periods of operation and to eliminate possible finger fatigue, move the | FAST | |
cruise control toward the FAST position to incrementally increase or maintain the | ||
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unit’s engine speed (Fig. 13). When the cruise control is pressed, the trigger will | ||
| recede into the handle. | (Idle Position) | |
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3. To decrease engine speed, move the cruise control to the SLOW position and the | ||
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| trigger will return to idle (Fig. 13). |
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